Thursday, January 28, 2010

Vintage Love Mantel Party

I've been kind of under the weather this week and didn't get around to visit your wonderful blogs. I'm so sorry. I've missed you all. I'm one of those people who get migraine headaches, and I've had a doozy this week, so looking at the computer screen was just something I couldn't do. God is good though, and His grace is sufficient. I'm also blessed with two wonderful daughters who took care of many things around the house for me this week. Thank you girls! I'm linking to Mantel Party hosted by Beth at The Stories of A to Z again this week. I had fun participating in it a couple of weeks ago. Beth says it can be doesn't have to be a mantel, and I'm still enjoying my white and silver mantel, so I decided to show my piano top.Nothing fancy here, but I've added a little Spring color and some framed vintage Valentines. In fact, I see my roses above are showing their "fake" side, but that's the reality around here, so I'll let you see it too :-) And yes, those are Disneyland silhouettes of my children up above the piano.Also, to go along with the "Love" theme, and because I like to decorate with vintage books, I've included one that I bought several years ago because I liked the cover photo and title :-)Isn't she pretty, and isn't that an interesting title?

39 comments:

Sorry you have not felt well this week, Marcia. I thought something was up as I was watching for a new post. I noticed that book right away in the first picture. I love it. So perfect for a Valentines vignette. Wonder if it is a good story.Saw you visited me tonight. I am posting something different, so won't have the mantel up for the party. It's been there a while.I really have to get over my fear of linking with a party. I will soon I hope.Please feel better soon. You were missed.

Hope you are feeling better. My kids get migraines and wind up throwing up then sleeping it off. My older son is growing out of it but my 11 year old still sometimes gets them. Not as frequently as when they were younger. Your piano top is decorated so beautifully. Lots of pretty things here, even the not so real flowers. :) Take care! Blessings for your weekend, Tammy

I hope you are getting better, Marcia and can send my sympathies as I also suffer from migraines and they leave me with such a woozy feeling in my head. I have to stay off coffee and find that helps.I love your piano top arrangement too as it's pretty and feminine - soft for the eyes to enjoy! Best wishesChristine

Oh Marcia,Your mantel is so very pretty! I love the vintage look and the old books, so charming! I hope your on the mend and that this week-end is a good one! I have a hard time thinking of spring right now because my actual air temp this morning is -14 degrees. IT'S AWFUL! Hug, Cindy

Hi Marcia, sorry about those headaches. Migraines are awful...there is no getting around that fact...just plain awful. Your post is lovely though. Have you been laying in bed....thinking....about what to post? Your post is lovely. I am going to have to get one of those frames! From your other post. I just adore that one from Michaels! Just beautiful!Blessings!Debbie

Those miagraines sure can interupt things, I'm a sufferer too, it's hard to tell just when they'll hit too- perhaps all those weather systems aimed at your area are causing some issues too. hope you are feel better, Kimberly

Glad you're feeling better. Isn't it great to have kids willing to help? I have those Disneyland silhouettes of my kids too. Last year I got two from our daughter of the grandgirls. They're so fun. Mimi

Happy sigh, the top of your piano is beautiful! I love the two pitchers, the framed valentines and that book with its bold statement. Hope you feel better! I get migraines sometimes too. Have a wonderful weekend, MIKI

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Your blog is so darling, and I love all of the vintage goodies you have on display...vintage is so stylish! I hope you're feeling 100% soon, and I wish you a wonderful and blessed day!!

HI MarciaWell I too am sorry to hear you have been suffering migraine this week.. I am partial to them also and know it isn't any fun... I've also been under the weather and wonder if it is just that.... the weather and the full moon...

Well how mantle is looking lovely.. that clock box is quite different.. haven't seen anything like it before!! and the book cover is really quite sweet...

Sorry about the migraine. I used to suffer, usually at weekends or during holidays, but since I retired 18 months ago I haven't had one attack. Glad you are feeling better and appreciating the beauty you have around you.

Marcia, do migraines sometimes make you have pain in your jaw? May be a silly question but someone said it's possible and since I've had tight muscles on my right side and a slight headaches, I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask an "expert". Glad you are feeling better.

Oh dear Marcia! I am so sorry you had a major migraine. You are blessed with your two daughters indeed.

Love your piano top! As you know, I have a feddish for silhouettes so I loved seeing yours. And another feddish...vintage books. Wow! That is a beauty and quite a find. The cover is very Valentine's. It takes center stage in a lovely vignette.

Yes that woman in the picture is lovely...and YES that sure IS an interesting title!Hope you are feeling BETTER Marcia.My mother suffered terribly with migraines as I grew up...finally, when she stopped eating chocolate or anything with chocolate in it...they subsided.~Judy~